Crustless Quiche Recipe
This easy crustless quiche is creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory meat, veggies, onions in every slice. It has all the cozy flavor of a classic quiche without the fuss of making a crust, and it works well for breakfast, brunch, meal prep, or a simple dinner. Bake at 350°F for 35–45 minutes.
Servings 6
Calories 255kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 9-inch pie dish (or 8x8 pan)
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped cooked meat ham, crumbled bacon, sausage, or leftover cooked meat
- 1 cup chopped vegetables peppers, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, or other vegetables, cooked and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate or similar baking dish well with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cook the add-ins first. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until softened. Add any raw vegetables and cook until tender and most of their moisture has evaporated. This step is what keeps the quiche from turning watery.
- Add the meat. Stir in the cooked ham, bacon, sausage, or other meat just to warm it through. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pie plate.
- Add the cheese. Sprinkle about 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the filling. Save the remaining 1/2 cup for the top.
- Make the custard. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour and top. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the edges are puffed and lightly golden, and the center is just set with a slight jiggle. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
- Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. This helps it finish setting and gives you cleaner slices. Sprinkle on the optional green onions right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 1mg
